Senior Corporate Lawyer

About the company:

This job ad is the universe’s way of telling you that you’re currently in the wrong job.

Compare the Market, yep, the one with the meerkats, is a high-growth FinTech company on a transformational journey that is focused on designing, building, and delivering the very best home loan, energy, insurance and health comparison experience in Australia. Okay, in the world!

We are all about Integrity, Growth, Excellent Customer Service, and being Peerless - without compromise; all of which are critical to delivering on our purpose of ‘We honestly strive to empower Australians to make the best decisions saving time, money & stress'.

About the role:

Are you ready to embark in an exciting new chapter in your legal career? Compare The Market is on the lookout for an exceptional Senior Corporate Lawyer to become an integral part of our dynamic Legal team, situated in Toowong. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact as you contribute to our transformative journey. If you possess a strong dedication to driving sustainable growth, safeguarding business integrity, and providing unparalleled legal counsel, then this role offers the perfect platform for your aspirations to flourish!

Main duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll play a pivotal role in our continued success by:

• Identifying and managing regulatory risks to the CTM business.
• Providing end-to-end legal and regulatory advice to support sustainable growth.
• Reviewing collateral and advertising campaigns to align with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Leading negotiations and execution of contracts across all business areas.
• Identifying and advising on legal, regulatory and commercial issues relating to privacy, data and information security.
• Providing legal and strategic advice for major projects.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of compliance programs and the sustainability and integrity of the business as a whole.
• Contributing to industry best practices and innovation.

About you:

As a Senior Corporate Lawyer, you’ll bring extensive Post Qualification Experience, demonstrating a profound understanding of regulatory compliance and commercial law. Your exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, enable you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. With experience in privacy and technology, you possess the acumen to navigate complex legal landscapes while driving innovative solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments, where your engaging demeanour fosters productive relationships and contributes to the continuous improvement of our legal and compliance initiatives.

• Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Australian Practising Certificate.
• Demonstrated extensive experience, preferably at a senior level.
• General commercial experience, including regulatory compliance.
• Detailed understanding of relevant laws such as ACL, Privacy Act and the Corporations Act as it applies to Financial Services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The following experience would be highly regarded but is not essential:

• Experience leading technology procurement and related projects;
• Experience with incident management and breach oversight;
• Familiarity with the National Energy Customer Framework, National Consumer Credit Protection Act or National Credit Code.

Our Benefits

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events.
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave.
• Study support (up to 50% of tuition fees for relevant courses) and professional membership reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on Car, Home, Travel insurance.
• Income protection insurance provided to support you in the event of non-work-related illness or injury.
• Discounts with a broad range of providers, including gym memberships, accommodation, dental care and more.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program

Compare the Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all applicants to apply. We acknowledge that we are strengthened by diversity.

Want to know more? Then apply now! It’s Simples!

*Note to Recruiters: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business.